Bengaluru: The Indian Medical Association on Tuesday expressed concerns over the induction of Anant Kumar Hegde, who is accused of having assaulted doctors, into the Union cabinet, saying it has sent a "wrong message" to the medical fraternity.
IMA national president Dr K K Aggarwal, in an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said that the medical fraternity was "disturbed" by Hegde's induction and requested him to take "appropriate revision" in his decision. Hegde had allegedly assaulted doctors at a private hospital in Sirsi in January, accusing them of notgiving proper treatment to his mother.
"Instead of taking any action against him or getting a fair inquiry done, he has been inducted into the Union cabinetand rewarded instead," he said.
Pointing out to PM's remarks about such incidents of violence against medical professionals, by attaching a video link where Modi is seen expressing pain about such incidents at an event, with the letter, Aggarwal questioned "Then how come he (Hegde) has been rewarded with a cabinet post?" Hegde was appointed as the Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship during Sunday's ministry reshuffle.
"But no sign. Further making him the Minster of Skill Developmentand Entrepreneurship has sent another wrong message to society. Is indulging in violence and not apologising the 'newskill' to be taught to the entrepreneurs?" he said.
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